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Football fortresses: The Stanks
Berwick-upon-Tweed is border territory. As English and Scottish forces battled over this land, the town changed hands 13 times. Today, it’s English, but with a strong Scottish accent: the senior football teams in town compete in competitions north of the border, and in the local dialect its not unusual to hear of a Scottish ‘heed’ meeting a Northumbrian ‘burl’.
Andy PottsPublished 3 years ago in CleatsUSA vs Canada
Going into Saturday’s matchup both teams knew that the outcome would be a statement to all of the progress one nation or the other has made going into the final stages of World Cup Qualifying. The choice to play such a highly important match at 4pm local time in Kansas City is questionable at best. Especially considering the temperature was predicted by to be 85F and humid. Some like myself might of thought it would be better to push it back till 7pm when the heat would play less of a factor but that’s just the way of things.
Sam HazelwoodPublished 3 years ago in CleatsThe Ball With Wiings
When RB Leipzig knocked Manchester United out in the Champions League group stages last season, a particular Devil friend of mine went on a tangent and finally stopped at how embarrassing it is to be thrown out by a team that carries the name of a freaking energy drink and has no history whatsoever!
Aman SarinPublished 3 years ago in CleatsThe Barca Boys
From maternity ward roommates to teammates to friends, two West Virginia lads have been kicking a soccer ball for as long as they can remember. Now, thanks to their dedication, desire, and determination, they have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fulfill a futbol dream.
My Favourite Game
The game football serves as a very crucial part of human being health. It keeps people fit. Further, it keeps them away from various diseases. So, having some physical hobby is must necessary for them.
Mass Clean Up Under Way After Euro 2020 Final
"You're not an England fan and we don't want you." Those are the words from England captain Harry Kane after members of the England football team were subjected to racist abuse on social media following the team's defeat at the hands of Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Both sides played out 1-1 draw in normal time with Luke Shaw scoring for England in the early stages of the game. This was however cancelled out when Italy equalised in the second half with a goal from Bonucci, so the match had to go to extra time and eventually penalties.
Ashish PrabhuPublished 3 years ago in CleatsHighest-Paid Football Players of all time
Last season, the richest footballers made more than $ 100 million! In this story we will show you how many top 10 wins last season - you probably already know who are the top 2, but which of the two is claiming the title last season? Their exact statistics will blow your mind! These numbers were recently released by Forbesyes yesterday, so this story should be the only story discussing the topic right now.
Which Country Will Organize World Cup 2022
This information can change depending on the viability of many qualified routes and local situations. Between March 2021 and September, 10 groups of 5-6 teams will qualify for the three-match tournament, making the lost World Cup qualifying date of June 2021 the new event for Euro 2020. The play-offs are made up of the 10 second-placed teams and two lower-tier group winners of the 2020 / 21 UEFA Nations League who have not qualified.
Kandel gitaPublished 3 years ago in CleatsThe Inspirational Story of Sunil Chhetri
In the world of Football, there are so many legends like Ronaldo, Maradona, Pelé, etc. from so many different countries. But from India we haven't seen a lot of footballers during the 60s and 70s of the 20th century.
Manjesh Kumar SharmaPublished 3 years ago in CleatsColorado Rapids: Rocky Mountain Heights
The air is a little thinner in these parts. Let me briefly go over the details of this young but already storied franchise. This article is the fifth in my series about the clubs of MLS.
Sam HazelwoodPublished 3 years ago in CleatsA Nation's Redemption. Is Football Finally Coming Home?
It’s the summer of ’96. England is merely inconvenienced by unreliable weather; the spatter of reluctant rainfall and the sweltering heat of peek-and-you’ll-miss-it sunshine. The country is also gripped and consumed by an unexplainable phenomenon that rears its promising head every two years – the unbridled support of the England football team as they enter yet another major football tournament.
Stuart KeanePublished 3 years ago in CleatsClubs Prepare To Compete In FA Disability Cup
The weekend of seventeenth and eighteenth July will see St George's Park host the FA Disability Cup. This is the largest competition of it's kind in the country and has helped ensure that players with specific impairments can participate in the beautiful game. For the past four years, players who may not be as physically able as others have been able to complete along side other players who are of a similar ability to reach the national football centre of finals weekend.
Ashish PrabhuPublished 3 years ago in Cleats